Scarce Edinburgh (Lothian) copper halfpenny token dated 1796. Obverse: Flower spray in shield with legend: “BRITANIA RULES THE WAVES”. Reverse: A stag’s head above date, middle horn of left antler points to the middle of “N” with legend: “LET BRITAIN FLOURISH 1796”. Plain edge. Listed in Dalton & Hamer as "SCARCE". Good collectable condition for type, see photograph. D&H: Lothian No: 2. Diameter 28.7mm. VF+. £25.00 e-mail David at enquiries@abccoinsandtokens.com to order. |